I visited Oaxaca, Mexico during the Day of the Dead festivities this year. (Before you ask, yes, the city was calm.) These pictures were taken by a friend who was also part of our tour group, and reprinted here with her permission. She's a wonderful photographer. A visit to a mezcal factory. Mezcal is made from the heart of the agave plant, which is roasted (giving the spirits a smoky flavor) and then fermented. I definitely developed a taste for mezcal while in Oaxaca. Our guide Nora got behin